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In this tutorial, we'll dive into some alternate tunings commonly used in metal style playing. We'll explore Drop D, Standard Tuning Whole Step Down, and Drop C tunings to create deeper, more menacing sounds! We'll learn riffs using these tunings and practice them along with a backing track.

In the realm of rock music, innovation and creativity have always pushed the boundaries of what the guitar can do. One of the most intriguing and inspiring ways to achieve this is through the exploration of alternate tunings. In this tutorial, we'll dive into 3 alternate tunings that will open the door to a whole new host of sonic possibilities.

Let's start by learning how to put your guitar into DADGAD tuning. Then we'll get right into learning some fun songs to play. DADGAD tuning offers up some interesting varieties in chord voicings and harmonies, most of which are no more difficult to play (and sometimes even easier!) than when the guitar is in Standard Tuning. Have fun with this adventure into alternate tuning!

In this tutorial we'll explore a classic alternate tuning known as DADGAD. The reason it's called that is that the open strings are tuned D A D G A D. This is unlike many other open tunings because the open strings aren't tuned to basic major chord, but rather to a tense sus4 chord. The same guiding principle still applies though that we're not gonna try to transfer what we normally play into this new tuning, but rather figure which specific chords, vibes and sounds this tuning is perfect for. Today we'll explore this within the context of a practice tune that I've written specifically to highlight the wondrous beauty of the DADGAD tuning.

Anders will introduce the concept of alternate tunings starting with drop D tuning as well as the lesser known double drop D.